2025 International Robot Exhibition - Tokyo

2025 International Robot Exhibition - Tokyo

People learn about new industrial robots at the exhibition area of Nachi during the 2025 International Robot Exhibition (iREX) in Tokyo, Japan, December 5, 2025. The four-day iREX 2025 concluded here on Saturday, drawing over 670 exhibitors from Japan, China, South Korea, the United States, Germany and other countries and regions. New industrial robots, service robots, catering robots and companion robots integrating AI technology garnered wide attention. Photo by Xinhua/Qian Zheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire festival in western Japan

NACHIKATSUURA, Japan, July 15 Kyodo - White-robed men hold up flaming torches during an annual fire festival at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in the Wakayama Prefecture town of Nachikatsuura, western Japan, on July 14, 2025. (Kyodo)

Fire festival in western Japan

Fire festival in western Japan

White-robed men hold up flaming torches during an annual fire festival at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in the Wakayama Prefecture town of Nachikatsuura, western Japan, on July 14, 2025.

Fire festival in western Japan

Fire festival in western Japan

White-robed men hold up flaming torches during an annual fire festival at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in the Wakayama Prefecture town of Nachikatsuura, western Japan, on July 14, 2025.

Fire festival in western Japan

Fire festival in western Japan

White-robed men hold up flaming torches during an annual fire festival at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in the Wakayama Prefecture town of Nachikatsuura, western Japan, on July 14, 2025.

Fire festival in western Japan

Fire festival in western Japan

White-robed men hold up flaming torches during an annual fire festival at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in the Wakayama Prefecture town of Nachikatsuura, western Japan, on July 14, 2025.

Sacred rope replaced at western Japan waterfall

NACHIKATSUURA, Japan, July 11 Kyodo - Shinto priests at Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine replace a large "shimenawa" sacred rope with a new one at a waterfall in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on July 9, 2025, ahead of a festival at the nearby shrine, a World Heritage site. (Kyodo)

Sacred rope replaced at western Japan waterfall

Sacred rope replaced at western Japan waterfall

Shinto priests at Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine replace a large "shimenawa" sacred rope with a new one at a waterfall in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on July 9, 2025, ahead of a festival at the nearby shrine, a World Heritage site.

Sacred rope replaced at western Japan waterfall

Sacred rope replaced at western Japan waterfall

Shinto priests at Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine replace a large "shimenawa" sacred rope with a new one at a waterfall in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on July 9, 2025, ahead of a festival at the nearby shrine, a World Heritage site.

Hydrangea festival at western Japan shrine

NACHIKATSUURA, Japan, June 14 Kyodo - "Miko" shrine attendants perform a ritual during an annual hydrangea festival at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on June 14, 2025, to pray for people's health and safety. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Ritual at waterfall in western Japan

NACHIKATSUURA, Japan, April 14 Kyodo - "Miko" shrine attendants at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, dance in front of a waterfall during a ritual praying for a rich harvest on April 14, 2024. (Kyodo)

Frozen waterfall plunge pool in western Japan

NACHIKATSUURA, Japan, Feb. 5 Kyodo -Video taken on Feb. 5, 2025, shows the frozen plunge pool at the World Heritage-listed Nachi Falls in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan. (Kyodo)

Frozen waterfall plunge pool in western Japan

Frozen waterfall plunge pool in western Japan

Photo taken on Feb. 5, 2025, shows the frozen plunge pool at the World Heritage-listed Nachi Falls in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan.

Frozen waterfall plunge pool in western Japan

Frozen waterfall plunge pool in western Japan

Photo taken on Feb. 5, 2025, shows the frozen plunge pool at the World Heritage-listed Nachi Falls in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan.

Making of paper charms at Japanese shrine

NACHIKATSUURA, Japan, Jan. 14 Kyodo - "Kimenfuda" paper charms depicting ogres are printed at Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 14, 2025, ahead of a Feb. 2 bean-scattering ceremony to drive out devils and attract good fortune. (Kyodo)

Nachi Falls lit up in western Japan

NACHIKATSUURA, Japan, Dec. 19 Kyodo - Lighting tested at World Heritage-listed Nachi Falls and Seiganto-ji temple in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 19, 2024, as a rehearsal for a light-up on New Year's eve. (Kyodo)

Ritual at waterfall in western Japan

NACHIKATSUURA, Japan, Jan. 8 Kyodo - Priests dressed in traditional attire beat wooden boards with willow branches in front of a waterfall in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 8, 2025, during a ritual at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine to enhance the effectiveness of the talisman to ward off misfortune. (Kyodo)

CORRECTED: Making of paper charms at Japanese shrine

CORRECTED: Making of paper charms at Japanese shrine

"Kimenfuda" paper charms depicting ogres are printed at Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 14, 2025, ahead of a Feb. 2 bean-scattering ceremony to drive out devils and attract good fortune.

CORRECTED: Making of paper charms at Japanese shrine

CORRECTED: Making of paper charms at Japanese shrine

"Kimenfuda" paper charms depicting ogres are printed at Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 14, 2025, ahead of a Feb. 2 bean-scattering ceremony to drive out devils and attract good fortune.

Ritual at waterfall in western Japan

Ritual at waterfall in western Japan

Priests dressed in traditional attire beat wooden boards with willow branches in front of a waterfall in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 8, 2025, during a ritual at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine to enhance the effectiveness of the talisman to ward off misfortune.

Nachi Falls lit up in western Japan

Nachi Falls lit up in western Japan

Lighting tested at World Heritage-listed Nachi Falls and Seiganto-ji temple in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 19, 2024, as a rehearsal for a light-up on New Year's eve.

Signboard and logo of NACHI

Signboard and logo of NACHI

Signboard and logo of Fujikoshi. (Taken at JIMTOF2024.)=November 6,2024,Tokyo,Japan

Brand Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

Brand Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - A twin-wrist robot welcomes visitors at the nachi booth of the 7th CIIE in Shanghai, China, Nov 7, 2024.

Brand Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

Brand Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Visitors visit the Zeiss booth at the nachi booth at the 7th CIIE in Shanghai, China, November 7, 2024.

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Visitors visit the NACHI exhibition area during the technical equipment exhibition area of the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China, November 6, 2024.

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Visitors visit the NACHI exhibition area during the technical equipment exhibition area of the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China, November 6, 2024.

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Visitors visit the NACHI exhibition area during the technical equipment exhibition area of the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China, November 6, 2024.

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Visitors visit the NACHI exhibition area during the technical equipment exhibition area of the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China, November 6, 2024.

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Visitors visit the NACHI exhibition area during the technical equipment exhibition area of the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China, November 6, 2024.

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Visitors visit the NACHI exhibition area during the technical equipment exhibition area of the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China, November 6, 2024.

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Visitors visit the NACHI exhibition area during the technical equipment exhibition area of the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China, November 6, 2024.

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Visitors visit the NACHI exhibition area during the technical equipment exhibition area of the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China, November 6, 2024.

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Visitors visit the NACHI exhibition area during the technical equipment exhibition area of the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China, November 6, 2024.

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Visitors visit the NACHI exhibition area during the technical equipment exhibition area of the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China, November 6, 2024.

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Visitors visit the NACHI exhibition area during the technical equipment exhibition area of the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China, November 6, 2024.

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Visitors visit the NACHI exhibition area during the technical equipment exhibition area of the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China, November 6, 2024.

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Visitors visit the NACHI exhibition area during the technical equipment exhibition area of the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China, November 6, 2024.

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Visitors visit the NACHI exhibition area during the technical equipment exhibition area of the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China, November 6, 2024.

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Visitors visit the NACHI exhibition area during the technical equipment exhibition area of the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China, November 6, 2024.

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

Robot Booth at 7TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Visitors visit the NACHI exhibition area during the technical equipment exhibition area of the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China, November 6, 2024.

China International Import Expo - Shanghai

China International Import Expo - Shanghai

People look at robots at the exhibition area of Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp. during the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, November 5, 2024. The newest edition of the CIIE, the world's first national-level exposition dedicated to imports, opened on Tuesday in Shanghai. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Yiliang/ABACAPRESS.COM

China International Import Expo - Shanghai

China International Import Expo - Shanghai

This photo taken on November 5, 2024 shows a micro drill bit on display at the booth of Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp. during the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, November 5, 2024. The newest edition of the CIIE, the world's first national-level exposition dedicated to imports, opened on Tuesday in Shanghai. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Yiliang/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan: Intense Rain Hits Evening Rush Hour In Tokyo, Trains Suspended 8

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

Fire festival in western Japan

NACHIKATSUURA, Japan, July 14 Kyodo - White-robed men hold up flaming torches during an annual fire festival at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in the Wakayama Prefecture town of Nachikatsuura, western Japan, on July 14, 2024. (Kyodo)

Fire festival in western Japan

Fire festival in western Japan

White-robed men hold up flaming torches during an annual fire festival at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in the Wakayama Prefecture town of Nachikatsuura, western Japan, on July 14, 2024.

Fire festival in western Japan

Fire festival in western Japan

White-robed men hold up flaming torches during an annual fire festival at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in the Wakayama Prefecture town of Nachikatsuura, western Japan, on July 14, 2024.

Fire festival in western Japan

Fire festival in western Japan

White-robed men hold up flaming torches during an annual fire festival at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in the Wakayama Prefecture town of Nachikatsuura, western Japan, on July 14, 2024.

Sacred rope replace at western Japan waterfall

Shinto priests at Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine replace a "shimenawa" sacred rope with a new one at a waterfall in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on July 9, 2024, ahead of a festival.(Kyodo)

Sacred rope replace at western Japan waterfall

Sacred rope replace at western Japan waterfall

Shinto priests at Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine replace a "shimenawa" sacred rope with a new one at a waterfall in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on July 9, 2024, ahead of a festival.

Sacred rope replace at western Japan waterfall

Sacred rope replace at western Japan waterfall

Shinto priests at Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine replace a "shimenawa" sacred rope with a new one at a waterfall in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on July 9, 2024, ahead of a festival.